City/County
Sales tax question going to voters
The Waterloo School Board on Monday night voted unanimously in favor of placing a resolution seeking a one percent sales tax on March 15 election ballots. Now, it is up…
Read MoreWaterloo still hoping to make dog park a reality
They may be down, but don’t count them out. After an initial positive meeting about putting in a dog park at Waterloo’s Lakeview Park, rising costs seemed to have derailed…
Read MoreRoute 3 project moving along in Waterloo
Work is progressing on the widening of Route 3 and other highway improvements in Waterloo as the project remains on schedule to be completed by the end of 2016. Illinois…
Read MoreRescue boat comes to county for regional use
A large rescue boat to be used by agencies throughout the region is now being stored at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department in Waterloo. The boat is a government military…
Read MoreProperty tax bills mailed out
Tax bills are in the mail as the Monroe County Treasurer’s Office is set to collect $51.56 million in property taxes this year, up slightly from $50.78 million last year.…
Read MoreBicentennial plans starting to take shape
Monroe County is 199 years old this year and preparations to properly celebrate its 200th anniversary are accelerating. A growing group of dedicated volunteers, headed up by co-chairmen Dennis Knobloch…
Read MoreMCSD assists in regional heroin crackdown
Following a joint investigative effort by several metro east law enforcement agencies, 36 suspects were charged this week with heroin-related offenses. The heroin bust involved the work of the Metropolitan…
Read MoreMonroe County gives fond farewell to Sari
As Monroe County gathered together, in body and in spirit, Saturday to say goodbye to Sari, it was apparent just what a treasure we had in our midst. At a…
Read MoreDemolition derby a smashing success
Car crushing the Incredible Hulk would be jealous of was on full display at the Monroe County Fair Demolition Derby on Friday night. With not enough cars to run separate…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair a thrill once again
Another Monroe County Fair is in the books, with fair officials giving a positive early assessment on the annual summertime event. “The weather got a little warm at times, but…
Read MoreReitz not seeking another term
The Reitz name is very well-known in local political circles, dating back multiple generations. The current torchbearer of that family tradition, however, has decided against running for another term of…
Read MorePilot parachutes to safety as plane crashes in bluffs
A 19-year-old pilot parachuted to safety in a farm field near Fults on Tuesday afternoon, after the skydiving plane he was flying out of a Festus, Mo., airport experienced mechanical…
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